Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer with the desire to learn new technologies to join our innovative Software Technologies Organization based out of Linthicum, MD. The new team member will help develop, enhance and maintain software on cutting edge products and systems. Candidates will work on software systems for mission systems in all phases of the software development lifecycle, primarily in C/C++.
What You'll Get To Do:
The Embedded Software Engineer will focus on System Security Engineering (SSE) Software (e.g. Cybersecurity, Program Protection). This includes security software development; software integration and test; DevSecOps; and similar subjects. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning and a culture of automation.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Software developer / software integrator for a scrum team focused on SSE software, Cybersecurity, software assurance, secure coding practices, security-focused engineering trade studies, and other security best practices.
- Conduct system vulnerability scanning, remediation and patch management activities
- Develop and execute unit tests and build verification test plans, and track and report test status.
- Conduct reviews of software related products, software designs, and additional technical documents.
- Actively participate in the technical peer reviews to ensure system/software requirements are being met from an end-to-end system point of view.
- Work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels
- Participate in the full Software (SW) development life cycle including requirements, design, implementation, qualification, and delivery of SW products to our customers
- Operate in an embedded technology development environment working with real-time operating systems for use in flight and mission critical systems
- Work with multi-disciplinary teams, such as Systems Engineering, Automation, DevSecOps and Systems Test, in an Agile SW development environment.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 2 years of related experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related experience. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- U.S Citizenship is required
- Must have a current/active Secret Clearance. Secret Clearance is required to start. Must be able to maintain this level of clearance for continued employment.
- Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start. Must be able to maintain this level of access for continued employment.
- Experience working in C/C++, and/or Python
- Experience with Agile SW development, embedded system programming, SW integration and testing
- Experience in System Security Engineering, Program Protection, or Cybersecurity
Preferred Qualifications:
- BS in STEM
- Experience in real-time embedded software development knowledge of Radar technologies
- Experience with VxWorks and/or Linux Operating Systems
- Experience with Visual Studio
- Experience with SonarQube and/or other Static Code Analysis tools
- Experience working in a Software Integration Lab with embedded hardware benches
- Experience with the Atlassian tool set, Jenkins, and DevSecOps best practices
- Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management
Primary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 - $131,400.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 2 years of related experience, or a master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related experience; an additional 4 years may substitute for the degree
- U.S. citizenship
- Current and active Secret clearance required to start and ability to maintain it
- Ability to obtain Special Program Access before starting and maintain access
- Experience with C/C++ and/or Python
- Experience with Agile software development, embedded system programming, software integration, and testing
- Experience in System Security Engineering, Program Protection, or Cybersecurity
- Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline
- Real-time embedded software development experience and knowledge of radar technologies
- Experience with VxWorks and/or Linux operating systems
- Experience with Visual Studio
- Experience with SonarQube or other static code analysis tools
- Experience working in a Software Integration Lab with embedded hardware benches
- Experience with the Atlassian toolset, Jenkins, and DevSecOps best practices
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to interface across employee and management levels
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